With the inaugural Jane Sanders Classic being upended by wintry weather in Eugene, there was some justifiable doubt that today’s contest would even take place.
After all, there was snow on the ground in Springfield this morning.
As it was, there were two weather delays before the Oregon Ducks dispatched the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers in a 5-inning run rule win, 17-0. It’s known as the “mercy rule” for a reason, and it certainly applied today. In fact - given the weather and all - the Ducks had their 17 point lead by the third inning, so it might have been merciful to end it after three.